Are you ready to make the most rewarding next step in your Leadership career?! Look no further than this amazing opportunity at Goodstart Penfield!

About Goodstart Penfield:

Seeking an exceptional and experienced Centre Director - A&R experience is a MUST. They need to know what quality looks like and how to lead and be present with their team.

We are searching for a leader that can transform a Working Toward rating to a Meeting or Exceeding service by the end of the year

Located just 5 minutes outside of Elizabeth in a fast growing area - located just behind the RAAF base

Our purpose built, 85 place centre that is currently 80% occupied

We are an interactive & experience-based centre (12 acres of Land)

We are also lucky to have a variety of native animals on our doorstep which we often see when exploring our HUGE property

Children in our centre have the opportunity to experience other cultures within the centre and local community to encourage a strong sense of inclusion and acceptance

We are looking for a leader who can continue to source and build strong connections within the community

What Goodstart can offer you:

At least 12% above the award rate

Up to 50% discount off your childcare gap fees and up to 6 weeks paid parental leave

Fitness Passport - access to gyms and pools for you and your family at a heavily discounted price

Tax benefits through salary packaging

Paid professional development

Two wellbeing days included in your personal leave per year

Free annual flu shot (optional)

Option to purchase extra leave for even greater work life balance

First Nations Support and Cultural Leave

Retail discounts on insurance, travel and technology

Uniform allowance and employee referral program

You'll need:

A Diploma or Bachelor in Early Childhood Education (or working towards)

Experience with leading and managing change within education, health or community services

Experience in delivering integrated early childhood services in areas of disadvantage

Proven commercial acumen with financial and operational performance management

How to apply

Click ‘Apply Now' and submit your application.

We review applications as they are submitted. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible for your best chance to progress to the next stage of the process.

Have a question? Contact Jessica Scanlon from our Talent Acquisition Team on 1800 222 543 or via email [email protected]

At Goodstart we are deeply committed to Reconciliation and encourage Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people to apply. For further information and support email [email protected]

Supporting our people and protecting our children

We're an equal opportunity employer that is proud of our inclusive and diverse work environment. We know that Goodstarters from diverse cultures, backgrounds and experiences strengthen our teams and help us grow. We're also deeply committed to Reconciliation and creating an environment where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People feel a strong sense of belonging and connection.

Safety is our priority and we will take any action necessary to ensure that all children can feel safe and be safe, and are safeguarded from abuse, neglect and harm. As a Child Safe Organisation, all of our candidates must have or obtain a valid working with children check.

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